Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
2006
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Quick Info

Year
2006
Director
Tom Tykwer
Duration
147 min
Language
EN
Country
DE
Budget
$63.7M
Box Office
$135M

External Ratings

IMDb7.4
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes74%
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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer

Tom Tykwer2006147mEN

Our Rating

7.5/10
7.5/10
Story
7.6/10
Acting
7.4/10
Direction
7.2/10
Cinematography
7/10
Music

Overview

Jean-Baptiste Grenouille, born in the stench of 18th century Paris, develops a superior olfactory sense, which he uses to create the world's finest perfumes. However, his work takes a dark turn as he tries to preserve scents in the search for the ultimate perfume.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.5
Acting
7.6
Direction
7.4
Cinematography
7.2
Music
7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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